Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh Khối 8 năm học 2023-2024 (Có đáp án)

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1. ĐỀ H￿C SINH GI￿I TI￿NG ANH 8 S￿ 2- Năm học 2023 – 2024 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút Tổng điểm: 100 PART 1. LISTENING (15 points) I. Listen to the recording twice, fill in the blank with a suitable word. (10 points) A group of green charities called Rewilding Britain wants to return a large area of Scotland to how it was a thousand years ago. The group wants (1) .. and lost animals, birds and fish to return. One of the (2) .. the group aims to put back into the wild is the wolf. This died out in Britain in (3) .. after hunters and farmers killed them all. Other species that could return to Scottish (4) .., rivers and seas include the lynx (a wild cat), beavers, bison, sea eagles, bluefin tuna and grey whales. The charities want the government to return one-twentieth of the country to its (5) .. state. The area it wants is the United Kingdom's cleanest region. It hopes much of this can happen by the year 2030. Not everyone thinks the reintroduction of animals like the (6) .. and lynx is a good idea. Farmers are (7) .. it would cause them many problems. A farmer's group said it was a crazy idea to bring back predators to the country because they would start (8) .. farm animals. They also said that dams built by beavers would increase the risk of flooding (9) .., while sea eagles kill lambs. Rewilding Britain spokeswoman Rebecca Wrigley said: "Re-wilding is really for everyone who cares about our future." She added: "Our ecosystems need us." Ms Wrigley said it was (10) .. to re-wild Britain for, "native forests to regenerate" and to give "the seas a chance to recover from industrial fishing". II. Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given below. (5 points) 1. What does the little boy NOT ask for Christmas? A. a toy train B. a play car C. hand-held radio receiver-transmitters 2. What does the girl want for Christmas? A. dolls B. Barbie playhouse C. marbles 3. What are some of the foods the children want to prepare for Santa's reindeer? A. cookies, apples, and carrots B. hot chocolate, oranges, and corn 1
2. C. apples, oranges, and cookies 4. What time do they plan to go to bed? A. 7:00 p.m. B. 8:00 p.m. C. 9:00 p.m. 5. How is Santa going to enter the house? A. through the back door B. down the chimney C. through a basement window 1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ___________ PART 2. PHONETICS (10 points) I. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given on the right. (5 points) 1. A. display B. unusual C. occasion D. Measure _________ 2. A. practiced B. increased C. coughed D. used _________ 3. A. south B. southern C. fourth D. healthy _________ 4. A. nomadic B. costume C. compliment D. offspring _________ 5. A. mature B. pasture C. gesture D. creature _________ II. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. (5 points) 1. A. return B. happen C. differ D. visit _________ 2. A. common B. unique C. cottage D. major _________ 3. A. minority B. territory C. experience D. traditional _________ 4. A. recognize B. heritage C. decorate D. commercial _________ 5. A. participation B. representative C. documentary D. inconveniently _________ PART 3. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points) I. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence. (10 points) 1. After a time living in one place, nomads move to another one. They never ______. A. settle in B. settle down C. settle on D. settle up _________ 2. Because of his difficult life in the countryside, the man has decided to move to the city to earn a ______. A. job B. money C. living D. life _________ 3. Ally tries to overcome the _______ from her family by studying hard to get the best results. A. media B. teamwork C. website D. pressure _________ 2
3. 4. ______ caused nearly half of deaths in children under five in 2011. A. Density B. Malnutrition C. Peace D. Illiteracy _________ 5. “Why isn’t Clara answering her phone?” “______” A. It’s ringing now. B. Didn’t you know? She’s on vacation. C. No, I don’t know her phone number. D. No, she’s at home. _________ 6. Peter and Mark have played tennis for three hours, but ______ of them is tired. A. none B. both C. either D. neither _________ 7. It’s a ______ custom in Vietnam that children are given lucky money during Tet holiday. A. long B. held-long C. long-held D. held _________ 8. We really like that festival; ______, we can’t arrange time to join it. A. nevertheless B. but C. although D. because _________ 9. In some countries, smoking in public places are strictly ______. A. allowed B. prohibited C. discouraged D. permitted _________ 10. Many people consider ____ Gong as ____ means to communicate with the Gods. A. the – a B. a – a C. a – the D. no article – a _________ 11. Don’t ever do that again, ______? A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. won’t you _________ 12. I don’t think they have very much ______; they are always quarrelling. A. together B. in common C. similar D. in person _________ 13. The ______ you drive in the city, the ______ it is that you will have an accident. A. faster – more probable B. quicker – probably C. faster - more probably D. quicker - more probable _________ 14. Mr. Pike: Would you mind if I closed the door? It’s too cold outside.Mr. Trump: “______” A. I’d rather you didn’t. B. No, I don’t like C. Yes, just do it. D. Why not do it? _________ 15. My Origami is the timeless Japanese art of _______. A. paper folding B. car making C. train spotting D. bird watching _________ 16. If you’re going to the baker’s, can you get me a ______ of whole meal bread? A. bar B. piece C. loaf D. slice _________ 17. If you drive from the airport, go on the motorway and follow the ____ to the city. A. points B. signs C. plans D. ways _________ 18. We were so late we ______ had time to catch the train. A. nearly B. almost C. simply D. hardly __________ 3
4. 19. The area was neglected and soon turned into an overcrowded ______. A. suburb B. slum C. quarter D. estate _________ 20. Peter has just come back from Japan. He gave me ______. A. a small Japanese serving bowl B. a Japanese small serving bowl C. a serving small Japanese bowl D. a Japanese serving small bowl ___________ II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the right. (5 pts) 1. No (far) details about the celebration have been given. ___________________ 2. It was a long, slow film. I nearly died of (bore). ___________________ 3. (cycle) plastic bags is one way of protecting the environment. ___________________ 4. The public were angry with the Minister’s (refuse) to tell the truth about the scandal. ______________ 5. Many rural areas in Vietnam have been (urban). ____________________ 6. I watch the news every day because it‘s very (inform). ___________________ 7. Both Korea and Japan are (mountain) countries. ___________________ 8. Her uncle often does his (science) research in the laboratory. ___________________ 9. Congratulations! You have made (remark) progress in your study so far. ___________________ 10. (technology) speaking, this new car model is a major breakthrough. ___________________ III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. Write your answers in the spaces given below. (10 pts) 1. She went to London ________ the aim ________ finding a job. 2. Luckily, we came just ________ time ________ the meeting. 3. ________ average, they spend $20 ________ food every week. 4. Mr Johnson lives ________ his own ________ a small cattle farm. 5. Owing ________ the bad weather condition, they had to put ________ the match. 6. ________ return ________ food, the boy had to do all the work in the house. 7. John has taken ________ swimming as he wants to stay ________ good health. 8. Apart ________ Tim, nobody could find ________ the correct answer. 9. To raise a big family, the woman had to work ________ dawn ________ dusk. 10. They export their products ________ markets ________ the world. 1. __________________ __________________ 6. __________________ __________________ 4
5. 2. __________________ __________________ 7. __________________ __________________ 3. __________________ __________________ 8. __________________ __________________ 4. __________________ __________________ 9. __________________ __________________ 5. __________________ __________________ 10. _________________ __________________ IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (5 pts) 1. When I (phone) Helen last night, she (wash) her hair. 2. The exam (not be) as difficult as I (think) at first. 3. Oh, John, I (look) for you everywhere. Where (you/ be)? 4. At this time tomorrow, I (be) in HCM city (have) a good time. 5. A: He (die) of cancer last year. B: Really? He must (smoke) a lot. 1._________________ _________-______ 2. _________________ ________________ 3. ________________ ________________ 4. __________________ ________________ 5. ________________ ________________ V. Point out one of the underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct and get it right. Write A, B, C or D and your corrections in the spaces provided. Number 0 is an example. (5 pts) 0. Each of the cars in the showroom was quickly sold to their new owner. A B C D 1. She had a three-weeks holiday in the Philippines when she was younger. A B C D 2. She asked me how did I go to work every day. A B C D 3. Her aunt lived in Paris since 2000 and 2008, but she is now living in central London. A B C D 4. I wonder whether you know the woman lives next door? A B C D 5. In the race some days ago, Jack ran much slowlier than I did. A B C D 0. A → fewer 3. _____ → ________________ 1. _____ → ________________ 4. _____ → ________________ 5
6. 2. _____ → ________________ 5. _____ → ________________ PART 4. READING (25 points) I. Read the following passage and choose the correct answers. Write your answers in the spaces that follow (10 pts) Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to 5 one-fifth of a person’s diet. This translates to about 75- 100 grams of carbohydrates per day. A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect 10 on a person’s health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. This, however, results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones 15 in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath. 1. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Carbohydrates are needed for good health. B. Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins. C. Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis. D. Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet. 2. The word “function” as used in line 2 refers to which of the following? A. neglect B. serve C. dissolve D. profess 3. The word “range” as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. probe B. proceed C. hail D. extend 4. In line 4, the word “estimate” could best be replaced by A. disbelieve B. declare C. calculate D. wonder 5. According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest? A. Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis. B. Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose. C. Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s daily diet. 6
7. D. Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities. 6. Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do? A. prevent ketosis B. cause gluconeogenesis C. provide energy for the body D. flavor and sweeten food 7. Which of the following words could best replace “deficient” as used in line 6? A. outstanding B. Abundant C. Insufficient D. unequal 8. What does the word “this” refer to in line 8? A. using protein supplies for energy B. converting carbohydrates to energyC. having a deficiency in carbohydrates D. having an insufficient amount of protein 9. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates? A. a protein supply B. a necessity C. a range of sugars D. an energy source 10. The word “lack” in line 8 is most similar to which of the following? A. plethora B. shortage C. derivation D. commission 1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ___________ 5. ____________ 6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________ II. Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. (5 points) Hue Festival Hue Festival is a big cultural event of Hue City that is held every two years. It is the (1) ______ to honor cultural and historical values of Vietnam’s former capital city. The first Hue Festival (2) ______ place in 2000. At the beginning of Hue Festival, visitors can enjoy (3) ______ colorful and grand opening ceremony with unique (4) ______ of several art groups from Vietnam and other countries. During the festival, there is a variety (5) ______ cultural events such as Hue Poetry Festival, Massive Street Art Performances, Art Exhibitions, the Week of Vietnam’s historical films. (6) ______, visitors can come and explore some traditional values of Vietnam at Gastronomy Quarters, Traditional Kite Flying Festival (7) ______ watch “Ao dai” grand show, “oriental night” show, and sporting activities (8) ______ boat racing, human chess, etc. Especially, many ancient sceneries of the Nguyen Dynasty also reproduce and provide tourists with an (9) ______ into Vietnam’s feudal era. Hue Festival is well-known as an international festival where cultures of many countries converge together (10) ______ where Vietnamese traditional and cultural values are widely presented to the world. 7
8. 1. A. procession B. ritual C. worship D. occasion ________ 2. A. lasted B. occurred C. took D. happened ________ 3. A. every B. a C. any D. both ________ 4. A. performances B. reunions C. worship D. offering ________ 5. A. from B. of C. about D. to ________ 6. A. Nevertheless B. Besides C. Otherwise D. therefore ________ 7. A. nor B. so C. but D. or ________ 8. A. like B. love C. hate D. enjoy ________ 9. A. insight B. investigation C. information D. opening ________ 10. A. as long as B. as soon as C. as well as D. as good as ________ III. Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts) Our rivers, streams, and seas are being dirtied by (1) on land. Man has been (2) too many trees over the years and we are now faced (3) the problem of deforestation. Soil erosion results when (4) are cut down carelessly. As erosion occurs, (5) and other land debris are washed (6) our rivers. Motor boats pollute (7) with gas and oil emissions. Most soaps and detergents contain phosphates, a substance that is (8) to the environment. Washing (9) and bathing in the rivers and streams send these phosphates out to the sea, (10) damage to fish and marine life. 1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ___________ 6. ____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ___________ PART 5. WRITING (15 points): I. Finish the second sentence so that its meaning stays the same as the original one. (10 pts) 1. “Where did you go last Monday afternoon?” she said to me. She asked _____________________________________________________________________ 2. I am really sorry I didn't invite Robert to the party. I really regret ___________________________________________________________________ 3. It was such an awful meal that we complained to the waiter. The meal ______________________________________________________________________ 4. We didn't visit her very often because she lived so far away. If _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. They started teaching in this school 5 year ago. They have _____________________________________________________________________ 6. Marco reminded me to bring my tennis racket the following day. Marco said: “ ___________________________________________________________________ 8
9. 7. The train couldn't run because of the snow. The snow ______________________________________________________________________ 8. I’d rather he didn’t leave the party so early. I’d prefer_______________________________________________________________________ 9. Somebody repaired the car for her yesterday. She __________________________________________________________________________ 10. This is the most interesting film I’ve ever seen. I’ve never ______________________________________________________________________ II. Rewrite these sentences in such a way that they mean the same as the original ones, using the word at the end of each sentence. Do not change this word in any way. (5 pts) 1. It’s waste of time to try and explain anything to Tony. point ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. The Thai Prime Minister does not intend to leave her position. intention ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Although the weather was terrible we enjoyed our holiday very much. despite ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. We could not solve the problem. solution ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Nobody took notice of his appearance. attention ______________________________________________________________________________ THE END 9